Immigration Advisor

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Staff Immigration Team is responsible for international staff recruitment by providing visa and immigration support to new and existing staff.

The Immigration Advisor liaises with the Home Office, visa applicants and departments to provide advice and assistance for new and existing staff to obtain the required visa. 

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

•             An excellent contributory pension scheme

•             38 days annual leave

•             A comprehensive range of childcare services

•             Family leave schemes

•             Cycle loan scheme

•             Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

•             Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs 

This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working

About the Role

Key responsibilities of the Immigration Advisor include:

•             issuing certificates of sponsorship for Skilled Worker and Tier 5 visas under the Home Office points based system;

•             providing support to visa holders with visa applications for Skilled Worker, Temporary Worker (GAE), Global Talent and ILR; 

•             providing advice and support to departments and colleges on all aspects immigration and compliance including sponsoring visa holders, reporting to the Home Office, compliance audits, right to work and invitations for Academic and Business visitors.

The post requires knowledge of the Home Office points based system, preferably for Skilled Worker and Tier 5 sponsorship; experience of interpreting complex policy; good analytical skills and judgement; excellent attention to detail; strong written and oral communications skills and customer service. A visa caseworker and/or experience of the Home Office SMS system are desirable but not essential. Full training will be provide but the role does require some immigration experience.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 24 January 2024.